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Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCevsVolvo V40 Cross Country · Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Renault Espace V

1.8 Energy TCe

225 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2017-2018
VS

Volvo V40 Cross Country · Facelift 2016

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboCrossover2016-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    112 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,442 km
    896 mi
  • Largest trunk
    324 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCeVolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D4
Power
225hp168kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,393kg5,276lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
95.7s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
84.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
39.2s
Calculated
38.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
853km530mi
Calculated
1,442km896mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,857mm191in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,888mm74in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,677mm66in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,884mm114in
2,646mm104in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,621mm64in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
153mm6in
Trunk volume
247L
324L
Max trunk volume
2,035L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
58L
62L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
112g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCeVolvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe5,600 rpm1,750 rpm5,850 rpm
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D44,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCeVolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.2 s
38.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
225 hp
168 kW
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe has 35 hp more than Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 and Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D4
1,520 kg
3,351 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
224 km/h
139 mph
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D4
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe has more power, Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 and Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D4
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 and Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe: 2.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D4
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
853 km
530 mi
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D4
1,442 km
896 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
225 hp
168 kW
7.6 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
247 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 in
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D4
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D4
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCeVolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D4
Power
225 hp
168 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
247 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
853 km
530 mi
1,442 km
896 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
112 g/km
Trunk score
247 L
8.7 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCeVolvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D4
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 589 km (366 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 77 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 40 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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